Can life exist without sunlight? Energy from fractured rocks shows that it can
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Underground rock fractures produce massive amounts of hydrogen, providing energy for microbial life without sunlight. Researchers discovered that crustal faulting generates chemical reactions sustaining deep subsurface ecosystems. This finding challenges our understanding of life's energy requirements and suggests similar processes could support life on other planets, expanding the search for extraterrestrial habitats.
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